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In the dog house? All recovered from...

January 24, 2006|By Jennifer Wehunt.

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In the dog house?

All recovered from New Year's Eve (heck, that was eons ago according to your social calendar) and ready for a sequel? Toast the launch of the year of the dog at Chinese New Year Party, part of the Museum of Contemporary Photography's "Made in China" exhibit. Includes snacks, favors and pan-Asian reggae from Black Dog Sound. 5 p.m. Free. 600 S. Michigan Ave. 312-663-5554.

Let's just call it 'Remarkable'

Some theater makes us wish we had our cash, time and sanity back. Some make us glad to be alive. Despite a mouthful of a title, we're betting "I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda" falls into the feel-good category. Inspired by her work at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, Sonja Linden's play follows a Rwandan survivor and her writing mentor in London. 8 p.m. Through March 5. $25-$40. Victory Gardens Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-3000.

Arty food

Invigorated by "Remarkable" and looking to do some good yourself? Reserve a seat at the Chefs' Dinner Series, featuring celeb cooks Rahman "Chef Rock" Harper and Oprah's own Art Smith. The meal, benefiting Common Threads, features four courses, wine and a gift bag for a cool $190 (hey, charity doesn't always come cheap). 6 p.m. Tru, 676 N. Saint Clair St. 312-202-0001.

Start your engines

We hear ya. Those recent warm days had us dreaming of spring too (not to mention shopping online for swimsuits). So what if we can't bust out the bikini yet--or claim our season ticket to the alfresco patio at Dunlays on the Square? We can warm our barstools in anticipation of sunnier days while getting toasty on half-price wine bottles . 4:30 p.m. 3137 W. Logan Blvd. 773-227-2400. See more Logan Square picks on Page 17.

We couldn't get through a single day without a slurp from our pooch; even if you're not ready to deal with the drool, you can still support homeless pups. Head to Wine and Howl, and sample cheese, panini and wine from Spain, South Africa and Peru, plus Canadian ice wine. You say you are in the market? Check out the adorable, adoptable canines. 5:30 p.m. $35-$40; proceeds benefit Friends of Animal Care and Control. The Artisan Cellar, Merchandise Mart, Suite 116. 312-224-1116.